China's Cultural Journey: From Imperial Capitals to Modern Cities

Welcome to Beijing. After your journey, your China tour begins in an easy way. Your driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. You may rest in your room or take a short walk nearby to get a first look at the city.

Start your day at Tiananmen Square. Then walk through the Meridian Gate into the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of 24 emperors. Later, go up to Jingshan Park for a wide view over the palace roofs. In the afternoon, visit the Lama Temple and take part in the simple ritual of incense offering. End the day at Shichahai Lake. Walk around the lakeside and nearby hutongs as the sun goes down.

Today, travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall and take the round-trip cable car. Walk along an appropriate section of the wall and enjoy the surrounding mountain views. Afterwards, return to Beijing and stop at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube for exterior views. In the evening, take a relaxed walk along the Liangma River.

In the morning, visit the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former royal retreat of the Qing Dynasty. Stroll through its elegant gardens, peaceful lakes, and historic pavilions while enjoying the harmony between architecture and nature. After the visit, you will be transferred to the train station for your trip to Xi'an. On arrival, your local driver will meet you and take you to your hotel.

Explore Xi'an today. Visit the Terracotta Army Museum, where thousands of life-sized soldiers stand in formation. Later, walk on the Ancient City Wall in the old town area. Then visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, built during the Tang Dynasty in 652 AD. In the evening, visit the Great Tang All Day Mall. Enjoy local food and walk through the lively night streets.

After breakfast, you will make a stop at the Han Yang Ling Museum to discover its unique underground vaults. In the afternoon, your private transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. On arrival in Shanghai, your local driver will meet you and take you to your hotel in downtown.

Begin the day at Yu Garden and explore the historic lanes of Shanghai's Old City. Continue to the Bund for views across the Huangpu River toward Pudong's modern skyline. Afterwards, transfer to the railway station and take a high-speed train to Hangzhou. Upon arrival, meet the local team and transfer to the hotel.

Begin the day at West Lake and enjoy a relaxed exploration of its lakeside scenery. Continue to Lingyin Temple and nearby Feilai Peak to see the ancient Buddhist stone carvings. Later, visit Longjing Tea Village, surrounded by tea terraces and wooded hills, before returning to the hotel.

Start the day at Xixi National Wetland Park, exploring its waterways, vegetation and quiet wetland scenery. Continue to the China National Silk Museum to learn about the history of silk and traditional silk-making. In the late afternoon, visit Qinghefang Ancient Street, where historic buildings, traditional shops and local snacks reflect Hangzhou's old-city character.

According to your departure arrangements, meet the local team at the hotel and transfer to the airport or railway station. Complete the departure formalities and conclude your journey through Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai and Hangzhou.